Mets @ Nationals · May 20, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Wed, May 20, 2026

Nationals Park Regular Season

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Zach Thornton

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Zack Littell

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Abrams continues to show off his knack for spoiling pitchers' debuts

WASHINGTON – CJ Abrams has a way of welcoming pitchers to the big leagues. Over his five-year career, Abrams has faced 10 starting pitchers making their Major League debut. Unfortunately for those opposing arms, Abrams has homered off of four of them.

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CJ Abrams' three-run homer fuels Nationals' win00:03:08

CJ Abrams and Jacob Young hit huge home runs to fuel the Nationals' 8-4 win over the Mets

Condensed Game: NYM@WSH - 5/20/2600:11:12

Condensed Game: Juan Soto and the Mets take on C.J. Abrams and the Nationals on May 20, 2026

CJ Abrams' three-run homer (10)00:00:29

CJ Abrams hits a three-run home run to right-center field, giving the Nationals' a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning

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Mets @ Nationals · 4–8

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